One of the most common questions pharmacists receive during the winter months is how to treat the symptoms of cold and flu. Both of these illnesses are caused by viruses and the symptoms may be similar. Treatment of symptoms, for either illness, begins with drinking plenty of fluids and getting plenty of rest.
Other treatment for [...]
Beginning later this fall, the manufacturer of Tylenol and the manufacturers of other Acetaminophen products will begin to reformulate and relabel their products to follow the new guidelines established by the FDA. This is in response to a growing number of cases of acute liver failure due to excessive doses of Acetaminophen.
Instead of the 4000mg [...]
It is that time of year again, flu season that is. So I thought maybe we could debunk a few myths that surround the flu shot. Some of the more common myths that I hear about the flu shot are:
1. “I get the flu from the flu shot.”
2. “There is poisonous mercury in the flu [...]
A lot of soon-to-be new moms often call me in a panic as delivery time gets closer trying to figure out what they need to breastfeed their baby once he or she arrives. The best part about breastfeeding is…..you really don’t NEED anything….except two breasts and a whole lot of love and patience. The realistic [...]
Vitamin D deficiency is increasing in the United States due to increasing risk factors of advanced age, being shut-in, living above 35 degrees latitude in winter, sunscreen use, having dark skin, malabsorption, and anticonvulsant and glucocorticoid use. The evidence continues to support the value of adequate intake in bone protection and bone health. [...]
Most people realize that being overheated in hot weather is dangerous. But would you be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of being overheated? Would you know what to do if you, or someone you know, were overheated? Heat related injuries can progress from muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, and then the most serious, and [...]
Sodium
What is sodium?
Sodium is a mineral used by the body to control blood pressure and blood volume. Salt is also the most common ingredient of sodium in the diet.
Why worry about sodium?
Diets high in sodium can increase the risk for high blood pressure (a.k.a. hypertension) in some adults. High blood pressure is a condition in [...]
Breastfeeding Resources
Medication Questions
Dr. Thomas Hale’s Infant Risk Center
Texas Tech Univ. Health Sciences Center
Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
806-352-2519
www.ttuhsc.edu/infantrisk
Products & Supplies
Target
(Avent/Medela)
573-635-8401
www.ameda.com
www.avent.com
www.medela.com
*Whaley’s Pharmacy (*Medela Rental Station)
573-634-3606
573-636-3733
Mommy & Me
573-659-0650
Recommended Readings
The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk
Diane West & Lisa Marasco 2009
Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding
Dr. Marianne Neifert 2009
Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More
K. Gromada 3rd Ed, [...]
The reality of life is that breastfeeding mother’s get sick at some point during their breastfeeding adventure. While we wish that we would stand strong for eternity, coughs, colds, flus and allergies sneak up on the nursing mama just like they do the rest of society. Often times it is the normal routine to head [...]
This topic came quite naturally to me as it seems that I have been talking with a lot of mothers about this issue lately. For many moms, especially first time mothers, breastfeeding seems to be stressful! It doesn’t have to be, but we put an awful lot of pressure on ourselves to do everything just [...]
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